Genetics Lead (Part Time)

The Genetics Lead at Everly Health is primarily responsible for overseeing genetics programs, operations, and maintaining quality metrics. This includes creating educational materials for genetic counselors, developing clinical protocols, and responding to clinical inquiries posed by patient coordinators. The role also focuses on evaluating client partnerships and helping manage a network of genetic counselors to ensure the best possible patient care.

To qualify for the Genetics Lead position at Everly Health, candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Genetics or a related field. They should also hold board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, alongside a minimum of 5 years experience in a patient-facing clinical setting and at least 3 years of management experience.

The Genetics Lead can enhance department operations at Everly Health by evaluating existing procedures, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices that boost efficiency, quality, and output. They will develop clinical protocols and templates to further support the clinical team, thereby improving overall service delivery.

The Genetics Lead at Everly Health will operate in a remote environment, which requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the clinical team and other departments. A self-motivated and tech-savvy attitude is essential for success in this dynamic role.

The Genetics Lead plays a pivotal role in fostering and maintaining strong client relationships at Everly Health. They will interact with prospective and existing clients to ensure that collaborations are effective and that our genetics standards and protocols are understood, ultimately enhancing patient care.

Highlight specific programs you've managed, focusing on your leadership approach and how you ensured quality and compliance. Discuss challenges faced and how you overcame them to improve patient outcomes.

Talk about the processes you implement for continuous improvement, such as regular training for staff, developing clinical protocols, and utilizing metrics to track the effectiveness of counseling sessions.

Mention tools like Jira and Slack that you use for communication and project management. Provide examples of how you've successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and how you've ensured that everyone is aligned.

Discuss your routine for continuous education through professional networks, conferences, webinars, and research. Highlight any specific areas in genetics that excite you and how they might influence your work.

Provide clear examples of past challenges, emphasizing your problem-solving skills. Discuss how you addressed issues while maintaining team morale and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Describe your process for identifying training needs, crafting content, and ensuring materials are clinically accurate and accessible. Mention feedback mechanisms you use to improve materials continuously.

Explain your philosophy for responding to inquiries promptly and compassionately. Share examples of successful resolutions you've achieved while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

Talk about the criteria you use to evaluate clients based on scientific validity and quality standards. Describe any past experiences that underline your strategic assessment of partnerships.

Discuss your organizational skills and how you leverage tools to manage time effectively. Provide an example of a time you successfully navigated competing deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Share your personal motivation for joining the field of genetics, perhaps a pivotal experience or mentor that influenced your journey. Convey your passion for the impact genetics has on patient care and health outcomes.